MICHELLE MORRIS
Executive Director
Michelle is an Owner, Executive Director and Principal at MI with over 30 years of expertise spanning the full spectrum of sport and event management. Her career launched with Sydney 2000 and 25 years later, she remains deeply embedded in the international mega events industry. Michelle has worked with the IOC at Tokyo 2020, served as a panel member for the Queensland Government's 2032 Brisbane Olympic 60-day infrastructure review and has delivered major sporting projects globally.
As a senior leader in the planning, delivery and operations of major venues and mega events, Michelle has led operational master planning and strategic initiatives that have benefited organising committees, sporting organisations, Olympic Committees and governments worldwide. Her specialised expertise in bidding, governance, risk management, operational planning and sustainability has made her a sought-after consultant for high-profile sporting and cultural events and projects.
Her recent achievements showcase her versatility - from delivering the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 risk management framework and readiness program to creating sustainability roadmaps and plans for Qudos Bank Arena, FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and Rugby World Cup 2027. She has led strategic and operational planning and delivery of Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and a myriad of World Championship events including the ICC T20 World Cup, UCI Road World Championships 2022, FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and developed successful bids for events like FIBA Basketball World Cups, UCI Cricket and the 2030 Doha Asian Games. Michelle also leads on numerous sport advisory projects and strategies for government and sporting organisations across events, sustainability and operational excellence.
Michelle's past experience includes time at Visit Victoria securing major events for the state, grassroots and national sporting federations as well as event roles including Chief Operations Officer for World Youth Day 2008 Melbourne Office, CEO of the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games, and senior positions within both the 2006 Melbourne and 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Organising Committees.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, she remains active in the community as a member of VicSport, the Venue Managers Association (VMA), a Committee Member of the Mordialloc Surf Life Saving Club and a Board Member of Squash and Racquetball Victoria - all while raising twins. Michelle loves a good book and a long bike ride. Since relocating to Brisbane, she’s been spending her weekends exploring her new hometown with her family.